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Nasonex50 mcg/spray

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Indications of Nasonex 50 mcg/spray

Nasonex 50 mcg/spray Nasal Spray is indicated for the treatment of the nasal symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older. It is indicated for the prophylaxis of the nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in adult and adolescent patients 12 years and older. It is also indicated for the treatment of nasal polyps in patients 18 years and older.

Theropeutic Class

Nasal Steroid Preparations

Pharmacology

Nasonex 50 mcg/spray monohydrate is a corticosteroid demonstrating antiinflammatory properties.

Absorption

The precise mechanism of corticosteroid action on allergic rhinitis is not known.

Distribution

Protein binding for Nasonex 50 mcg/spray was reported to be 98% to 99% in concentration range of 5 to 500 ng/mL.

Metabolism

The effective plasma elimination half life of Nasonex 50 mcg/spray is 5.8 hours.

Excretion

The effective plasma elimination half life of Nasonex 50 mcg/spray is 5.8 hours.

Dosage & Administration of Nasonex 50 mcg/spray

Notes:Allergic Rhinitis Adults and Children 12 Years of Age and Older: The recommended dose for prophylaxis and treatment of the nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and treatment of the nasal symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis is two sprays (50 mcg of Nasonex 50 mcg/spray in each spray) in each nostril once daily (total daily dose of 100 mcg). In patients with a known seasonal allergen that precipitates nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis, prophylaxis with Mometasone Nasal Spray, 50 mcg (200 mcg/day) isrecommended 2 to 4 weeks prior to the anticipated start of the pollen season
Children 2 to 11 Years of Age
Dosage:The recommended dose fortreatment ofthe nasalsymptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis is one spray (50 mcg of Nasonex 50 mcg/spray in each spray) in each nostril once daily (total daily dose of 100 mcg)
Nasal Polyps Adults18 years of Age and Older
Dosage:The recommended dose for nasal polyps is two sprays (50 mcg of Nasonex 50 mcg/spray in each spray) in each nostril twice daily (total daily dose of 400 mcg)
Notes:A dose of two sprays (50 mcg of Nasonex 50 mcg/spray in each spray) in each nostril once daily (total daily dose of 200 mcg) is also effective in some patients

Interaction of Nasonex 50 mcg/spray

There are no drug interactions of note with Nasonex 50 mcg/spray.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this preparation contraindicates its use.

Side Effects of Nasonex 50 mcg/spray

Side effects are generally mild and included headache, viral infection, sore throat, nosebleeds, and coughing.

Pregnancy & Lactation

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Nasonex 50 mcg/spray, like other corticosteroids, should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefits justify the potential risk to the fetus. It is not known if Nasonex 50 mcg/spray is excreted in human milk. Because other corticosteroids are excreted in human milk, caution should be used when Mometasone is administered to nursing women.

Precautions & Warnings

While using nasal corticosteroids, caution is required in patients with active or dormant tuberculous infection, or in untreated fungal, bacterial, systemic viral infections, or ocular herpes simplex.

Overdose Effects of Nasonex 50 mcg/spray

There are no data available on the effects of acute or chronic overdosage with Mometasone. Because of low systemic bioavailability, and an absence of acute drugrelated systemic findings in clinical studies, overdose is unlikely to require any therapy other than observation.

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nasonex 50 mcg/spray used for?

Mometasone Furoate Nasal Spray is indicated for the treatment of the nasal symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis, in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older. It is indicated for the prophylaxis of the nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in adult and adolescent patients 12 years and older. It is also indicated for the treatment of nasal polyps in patients 18 y…

What is the dosage of Nasonex 50 mcg/spray?

Allergic Rhinitis Adults and Children 12 Years of Age and Older: The recommended dose for prophylaxis and treatment of the nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis and treatment of the nasal symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis is two sprays (50 mcg of Mometasone Furoate in each spray) in each nostril once daily (total daily dose of 100 mcg). In patients with a known seasonal allergen that …

What are the side effects of Nasonex 50 mcg/spray?

Side effects are generally mild and included headache, viral infection, sore throat, nosebleeds, and coughing.

Who should not take Nasonex 50 mcg/spray?

Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this preparation contraindicates its use.

What precautions should be taken with Nasonex 50 mcg/spray?

While using nasal corticosteroids, caution is required in patients with active or dormant tuberculous infection, or in untreated fungal, bacterial, systemic viral infections, or ocular herpes simplex.

Is Nasonex 50 mcg/spray safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Mometasone Furoate, like other corticosteroids, should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefits justify the potential risk to the fetus. It is not known if Mometasone Furoate is excreted in human milk. Because other corticosteroids are excreted in human milk, caution should be used when Mometasone is administered t…

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